Jimmy Perry Demonstrates Real Class In Bout With Nitchie
Jimmy Perry, the Pittsburg welterweight, dominates Young Nitchie from the opening bell, delivering speed and power that leave Nitchie wobbling and the referee stopping the fight in the third round. The card also features Thompson over Worthy, Buck over Whitten, Britt over Thompson, and a chaotic but humorous battle royal opening the show.
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Jimmy Perry
Nitchie
Forie Gate City Athletic Club
Fana
Clarence English
Atlanta
Heking
Steven
Engilsh
Perry
Pittsburg
Weiters
English
Nitchhie
Nible
Burke
Cyclone Thompson
Arthur Worthy
Thompson
Worthy
Worthy Hke
Smore
Bear
Jimmy Buck
George Ball
Spider Whitten
Young Seymour
Spider Britt
Frank Thompson
Watson Wops Win The Opener At Ponce Park
Watsons Wops beat Hemphill's Hopes 10 to 6 in an exhibition at Ponce de Leon Park. The game featured early lead by the Wops, uneven defense, key hits by Wolfe, Wells, and Jordan, plus notable pitching by Hogue. Hemphill shuffled nine at times, and Vedder Litton umpired despite cold and protests.
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Jules Watson
Hemphill
Atlanta
Ponce de Leon Park
Plate
the &Core
Bailey
Wolfe
Britton
Revelle
Walsh
Wells
Jordan
Howard
Hlogue
Gentle
Mayer
Atkins
Johng
Watson
Sykes
Alperman
Kerr
Pete O'Brien
Charlie Miller
Pete
Vedder Litton
Vedder
Batley
O'Dell
Bykes
Ao la Alperman
Schoos
Miller
Fanings
Hogue
Johns
Wolta
Atking Howard
Hogue St
Litton
O'Days Reds Set to Face Locals in Atlanta Games
O'Day the former arbiter now manages the Cincinnati Reds as they meet the Atlanta Crackers at Ponce de Leon tonight and Thursday and Friday. The article notes O'Day's rise, lists Reds and local figures, and mentions Rube Benton as a leading southpaw prospect, with Doom and the Phillies Nationals also slated for Saturday.
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Henri O'Day
Cincinnati Reds
Atlanta
Atlanta Crackers
Ponce de Leon
O'Day
Reds
O’day
Clark Griffith
Old Fox
Grif
Washington
Jimmy McAleer
Boston Red Sox
Bob Bescher
Mike Mitchell
Ka Hoblitzell
Larry McLean
Rube” Benton
Chattanooga
Rube
Crackers
Charles Doom
Philadelphia Nationals
Roller breaks ribs in Knoxville wrestling match
In Knoxville Tennessee on March 19, Dr. B. F. Roller of Seattle wrestled two opponents, Jesse Wontergara and another, and was injured when he fell during the match. The report notes Roller sustained rib injuries and lost the decision.
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Roller
Knoxville
Tenn
Seattle
Jesse Wontergara
Bats .384 Yet Fails To Hold A Big Leagues Spot
Dave Rowan hit .384 in eighteen games at first base for the St. Louis Browns last season but failed to secure a big league role due to build. He impressed in the minors and with major pitchers, yet was sent down as Bobby Wallace gave John Kutina a chance at first base.
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Dave Rowan
Bobby Wallace
St. Louis Browns
Rowan
Browns
Philadelphia Athletics
Nationals
John Kutina
Michigan
Steam roller works all day at Ponce de Leon park
Manager Hemphill used a steam roller at Ponce de Leon park Tuesday morning and afternoon. By evening the field showed a greatly improved surface after the long day of rolling and packing.
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Hemphill
Ponce de Leon Park
Australian champ Mehegan to tour United States
New York March 19 Hugh Mehegan lightweight champion of Australia will tour the United States in the summer under manager Joseph Woodman. Critics say he is a first class pugilist who has defeated all challengers and Woodman will issue challenges from California in June to lightweights including Woolgast Moffar- Tedate grelan Matt Wells and Seby Ne.
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New York
Hugh Mehegan
Australe
Joseph Woodman
Mehegan
Woodman
California
Woolgast
Moffar- Tedate Grelan
Matt Wells
Seby Ne
Yankees and Crackers First Game Of Season At Ponce Park
Russell Ford starts for the Yankees against his former club the Atlanta Crackers in the season opener at Ponce de Leon park at 3 o clock. hemphill using Dessau Hague to split the game with Kerr and street handling catching, wdore lineup shows Chase Hartzell Daniels Dolan Gardner Street Ford in key roles.
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Francy I. Price
Frank’ Dessau
Rochester
Yankees
Russell Ford
Dessau
Hemphill
Atlanta Crackers
Wolverton
New York Yankees
Ponce de Leon Park
Yannigans
Yanks
Gabby” Street
Ford
Frank Dessau
Ira Hague
Umpire Parody and Praise from Mathewson and McGraw
In a candid view on umpires, Christy Mathewson argues that umpires deserve respect for their honesty and effort, noting they often forget innings or outs while focusing on calls. The piece recalls Bil Klem and Billy Evans as examples of courteous officials, countering the old joke that the only good umpire is a dead one.
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Bil Klem
Billy” Evans
Christy Mathewson
McGraw
Western men in Olympics seek American team
Gustavus T. Kirby, president of the Amateur Athletic Union, reports strong interest in the upcoming Olympic Games among western clubs. He names Ralph Rose, Bellah, Snedegar, Rortha, Donohue, and Edmundson as top prospects, noting clubs like Olympic Club of San Francisco, Muttnomah Athletic Club of Portland, and Seattle Athletic Club field strong contenders.
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New York
Gustavus T. Kirby
The
Amateur Athletic Union
Ralph Rose
Inquirery
Bellah
Snedegar
Rortha
Donohue
Seattle
Edmundson
Olympic Club
San Francisco
Rose
Muttnomah Athletic Club
Portland
Seattle Athletic Club
M MURRAY BATS IN WINNING RUN FOR CRACKERS
Hugh McMurray, the peppery catcher for the Crackers, starred against the Cleveland Naps after being loaned from Montgomery. He went 2 for 5 with a .400 day at the plate and made key plays in the final inning as Coles scored the winning run on an infield single past McMurrray.
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Hugh McMurray
McMurray
Cleveland Naps
Mac
Montgomery
Hemphill
Rea
Duggan
Coles
Manning
Stowers Changes Hands Quick Turn in Spartanburg Move
Paul Stowers, the elongated hurler, rapidly moved between clubs within a single day. Signed by the Crackers Monday afternoon, he was sold to the Spartanburg Club of the Carolina Association that night under national agreement. Also noted, Third Baseman Andrew McNeill joined Mobile and will try for a position with Newark and Gardella, part of Giants management, making fourteen players reported.
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Paul Stowers
Crackers
Spartanburg
Carolina Association
Mobile
Ala
Andrew McNeill
Finn
Johnny Kneaves
Newark
Gardella
McGraw
New York Giants
Joynes Leaves for Operation Injury Forces Crackers Star Out
Herbert Joynes the young semi pro infielder departs for New York for an operation on varicose veins in his legs. Joynes showed promise as a fielder and his departure is deeply regretted by the Crackers and his teammates who regard him as popular.
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Herbert Joynes
New York
Joynes
Crackers
Phelan Arrives in Atlanta to Begin Cracker Workout
Martin Phelan, former Macon first baseman in the Sally League, arrived in Atlanta last night and will start his first workout with the Cracker team today. Observers call him a premier first baseman, while veteran Karl Sykes is noted in peak form, giving Phelan a stiff early challenge to reach full fitness.
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Martin Phelan
Macon
Atlanta
Phelan
Karl Sykes
Georgia Holds Swell Practice At University Of Georgia
In the best baseball practice of the season at the University of Georgia two teams selected from contenders played. Bowdenites led 2 to 0 late. Wilder and Bedenfield pitched well for the newcomers while Saxon had two safeties. Peacock hit a three-base drive for the only extra-base hit. fielding outplayed batting.
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Clark Howell
Athens
University of Georgia
Bowdenites
Bedenfield
Wilder
Fluker
Morris
Brannen
Fwhiker
Dahlonega
Saxon
Peacock
Bobbie
Bender Pounded in Exhibition Loss to Philadelphia Americans
San Antonio Texas March 19 Biz Chief Bender loaned to the San Antonio team of the Texas League pitched in the fifth with the game tied 6 to 6. Philadelphia Americans hit six Bender in the seventh, scoring five runs as the major leaguers pulled ahead and won 10 to 7.
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San Antonio
Texas
Biz Chief
Bender
Philadelphia Americans
Philadelphia
Virginia League Managers Named for 1912 Season
The Virginia League announces its 1912 managers. Portsmouth signs Count Lou Castro and Danville tabulates Dave Gaston as field leader. Other clubs include Richmond Steve Griffin Norfolk Charles Shaffer Lynchburg Otis Stockdale Newport News John Crim Petersburg Henry Bunch Roanoke W L Pressly.
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Lou Castro
Portsmouth
Dave Gaston
Danville Red Sox
Richmond
Steve Griffin
Norfolk
Charles A. Shaffer
Lynchburg
Otis H. Stockdale
Long Castro
Newport News
John J. Crim
Danville
Darla Gaston
Petersburg
Henry Bunch
Roanoke
W.L. Pressly
Midweight Challenge Reed By Eddie Dempsey in Detroit
The sporting editor notes a challenge from Eddie Dempsey a Detroit middleweight to meet Dick Gilbert or any other middleweight before either Atlanta club. The proposal seeks a pre club bout to settle standings and showcase talent.
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Eddie
Dempsey
Detroit
Gilbert
Atlanta
Exhibition games between Philadelphia and Boston called off
At Hot Springs Ark March 29 the planned spring exhibition matches between the Philadelphia National League team and the Boston American League team were canceled for training reasons. Boston manager Stahl said his players train more efficiently against themselves and that practice tactics would yield better results before the season.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Boston
Stahl
Philadelphia
Boston Americans
Pittsburg
Fayetteville GA selects baseball officers at Monday meeting
At a Monday night meeting of the Fayetteville Baseball Association in Fayetteville Georgia officials were elected for the coming season. The report names the newly chosen president and other officers, outlining their roles for the upcoming campaign.
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Fayettaville
Fayetteville
Be Prosks
Baseball News Sparks and Recruiting Gossip
A rundown of early season boxing jests and team chatter features Hogan Cross disqualification jokes, Frank Chance spotting Vean Gregg, and WM LaFitte seeking a Pelicans contract. Also notes Carl Morris and Jim Stewart in a ten round NY bout, Sm Wager pursuing a St Louis spot, Connie Mack training stunts on roller skates, and promising Yank recruits Psychmer Martin and Coleman in Atlanta trials ahead of the American League season.
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Connie Mack
Moe Gul
Connie
Pyychmer Martin
Coleman
Atlanta
Revere Sold to Galveston and Others Join Mobile
Marlin Texas March 19 Manager McGraw of the New York National ball club announces the sale of outfielder Harry Revere to Galveston of the Texas League and that he will report today. Outfielder Jacob son and infielder Gardell have been sold to Mobile of the Southern League to report March 25. Other announcements expected.
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Gulls
Marlin
Texas
McGraw
New York National Baseball Club
Harry Revere
Galveston
Jacobson
Gardell
Mobile Club
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Dolan
Gardner
Balley
O’brien
Shortstop Kerr
M’murray
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Virginia
Homor
AD Wolgas
Hogan
Leach Cross
Frank Chance
New Orleans
Frank
Hance
Chance
Vean Gregg
WM Larpppte
New Orleans Pelicans
Augusta Club
New Rleans
Pelican
Lafitte
Cari. Morris
Jim Stewart
Empire Athletic Cly
SM Wager
Sherwood Mager
St. Louis Americans
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Fred
Nubs) Pickett
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